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Account for what was once simple but isn't now? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

explain

(Other definitions for explain that I've seen before include "Shed light" , "Pin axle (anag.)" , "Elucidate, make clear" , "Expound" , "Spell out" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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